Patient Care Assistant, Jewish Hospital, Float Pool, 7a-7p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse. Working in collaboration with patients and families, the assistant is responsible for patient care and supports the hospital and Department of Nursing mission and philosophy. The position is based at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and is assigned to the Float Pool on a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare setting.
State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) credential from the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service and demonstrate accountability, commitment to quality and safety, and dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
Perform delegated nursing skills, including activities of daily living, patient-condition monitoring, body mechanics, nutritional support, and other duties appropriate to the clinical service.
Perform skills within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel, such as specimen collection, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring, and patient elimination procedures; communicate completion to the Registered Nurse and other healthcare team members.
Complete unit assignments, including patient admission and discharge procedures and environmental organization tasks.
Perform and document point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort and rest needs, hygiene and grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary needs, toileting, and elimination care.
Assist with patient transport.
Perform clerical duties, which may include using fax machines, computers, medical transcription, telephones, and copy machines.
Follow emergency and patient safety procedures, manage safety devices and equipment, and maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education to improve role functioning.
Know and demonstrate National Patient Safety standards and participate in department activities and initiatives to support a safe environment.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities; help maintain compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory standards, including the code of conduct.
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, patients, and families, including in stressful or emergency situations.
Assist other nursing care team members and other disciplines.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.